Friendly Friday Update

The weekly newsletter for the FHMS Community - 4/12/24

Mr. Hiti's Message

We will begin our state testing next week with the Reading test April 16-18. The Math test will take place April 23-25, and the Science test for 5th and 8th grade will take place May 7-9. Students have been reviewing and preparing for their tests during their classes so they can do the best possible job they can. Please ensure your student gets a good night’s rest, has access to breakfast, and please remind them to take their time. iPads should be charged and free of pictures and videos that are not school-related so they have enough memory on the device to work on the tests. Students do a portion of their test each day, and they will take the test in their regular Language Arts, Math, or Science class at the regular time. Students can not have cell phones or any wearable devices on them in the testing area.

Now that nicer weather has arrived, students will remain outside in the morning until the bell rings. If it is raining or it happens to get cold, we will let them in as we do during the winter months.

Upcoming Dates

April 25 - District Choir Festival, 7 p.m.
April 26 - No school, Professional Development
May 7 - Art Show Open House, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
May 7 - Grades 5-8 Band Concert, 6 p.m.
May 8 - LGBTQ+ Parent/Guardian Meeting @ Heritage, 6 p.m.
May 9 - Grades 5 & 6 Orchestra Concert, 6:30 p.m.

Friendly Hills Clubs, Teams, & Activities

Free Community Event and Resource Fair

There is a free event for students (grades 5+), parents/guardians, and the community on April 18th at Two Rivers High School. Please see the attached flyer for Screenagers Under the Influence - Addressing Vaping, Drugs and Alcohol in the Digital Age. The event will include a resource fair and viewing of the film with follow up discussion. Please RSVP using this link.

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Cultural Liaisons & Interpreters

Lost and Found

Parents/guardians are welcome to come during school hours to retrieve their student's items from the lost and found. Please check in at the office.

Friendly Hills Sideline Store

MCA Testing

Reminder: starting the week of April 15th, students in grades 5 – 8 will begin their MCA Assessments. It is helpful for students to have a good night’s sleep the night before and breakfast the day of testing (breakfast is served daily at FHMS from 8:30 - 8:45am and is free). Please remind your student to charge their iPad. They will be taking their assessment using their iPad. Students will need to bring headphones for testing as well. Please help your child remember headphones. Airpods ARE NOT able to be used for testing, they must be wired plug-in headphones. They are also not allowed to have cell phones in the testing room, or smart watches with them while testing. We ask all students to either leave their devices and smart watches at home or lock them in their lockers.

Testing dates are as follows: